How far is Cleveland, TN from Lakeland, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Lakeland, TN is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lakeland.
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Start on Inman Street West
21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest
726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Lee Highway
1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
155.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canada Road, Lakeland
883 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Canada Road North
131 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Canada Road
2312 ft · 56 sec · Canada Road
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Turn right onto Leeward Slopes Lane
70 m · 10 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lakeland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173 miles from Cleveland and 173.2 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.08 one way or $92.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Lakeland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 274.64 mi (441.99 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 12,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.2306400, -89.7403600 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-89.74036, 35.23064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.97 | $103.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.81 | $129.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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